Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.6 seconds, compared with 7.1 seconds for 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range. 2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ has the higher listed output at 340 hp; 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range is rated at 252 hp, a difference of 88 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ at 545 Nm and 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range at 420 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ carries the longer listed range at 568 km, against 540 km for 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range. 2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ has the lower recorded consumption at 13.6 kWh/100km; 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range is listed at 15.2 kWh/100km. 2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 200 kW, compared with 135 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 413 litres, a difference of 127 litres. 2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ is 204 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2026 Volvo C40 Single Motor Extended Range has the lower listed starting price at $39,200, compared with $50,750 for 2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ. 2024 Cupra Tavascan VZ leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.